1. Hold up six
to ten items, one at a time. Have the children raise their hands
if they like the item. Mark the number of likes on the
graph.

2. Ask: Is there
something on the graph that everyone in the class likes? Does
everyone like everything? Are there some things that no one likes?
Why do you think this is so?

3. Explain to the
children that people have different likes and dislikes. Tell them
that this makes us unique and interesting.

4. Show the children
some things that the teacher likes and dislikes.

5. Have the children
brainstorm individual lists of likes and dislikes, using words or
pictures.

6. Assign or allow
children to choose partners. Have children compare their lists,
then make a list of the likes and dislikes they have in common. If
they have nothing in common, have them brainstorm together. If
they still have nothing in common, they may write a paragraph
explaining that, and turn it in.

7. Have the children
make collages (using magazines and art supplies) showing their
likes and dislikes.

Evaluation:

Have children
turn in the lists they made as partners. Have the children share
their collages, listing at least six things they either like or
dislike. Allow students to make oral presentations or written
presentations.